Muscari
are ideal for low borders and pots. Looks great mixed with white spring stars or
old fashion freesias. Use as a fill in around pots of tulips. Muscari multiply
quickly into attractive clumps for a highlight each spring.
Tips: Mix
with other low growing bulbs to create an attractive border with contrasting
colours.
Care
Watering: Water
only when ground starts to dry from lack of normal rainfall.
Feeding: Prepare
flower beds or pots with an organic fertiliser then top dress when buds appear.
Lifting
& Storage: Muscari can be left in the ground for many years.
Growing into attactive clumps.
Pest
Control: Bait snails and slugs during the growing period. Very hardy
and resistant ot disease & pests.
Measurements
Growing
Height: Muscari will grow from 15 to 20cm tall.
Planting
Depth: Plant Muscari 5cm deep.
Plant
Spacing: Space your Muscari bulbs 5cm apart.
Position
& Properties
Garden
Position: Muscari enjoy half day to full day sun in the garden or pots.
Cut
Flower: Not suitable as a cut flower
Potting: Muscari
are suitable for potting
Timing
Planting
Time: Plant Muscari from February to June
Flowering
Time: Muscari flower from June to September